The Ultimate Improv Book: A Complete Guide to Comedy Improvisation - Softcover

Nevraumont, Edward J; Hanson, Nicholas P

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1566080754 ISBN 13: 9781566080750

Publisher: Christian Publishers LLC, 2001

Synopsis

This strikingly comprehensive manual effectively shows the who, what, when, why and how of comedy improvisation. Unlike other improv books, this text provides the tools you need to start an improvisational team or club at your school. The book presents a complete improv curriculum program divided into 24 valuable class-length units organized into four sections. "The Introduction" explains what improv is and how to create an improv team. "Improvisational Skills" shows some basic rules, physicalization, characterization, teamwork and use of suggestion. "Structuring" describes the who, what and how to make "suggestion" and "reality based" improv structures. "Strategies" gives hints and tips for putting on a show and evaluating the performance. In addition, a unique section that shows you how to structure and create your own new improv games is also included. Finally, you'll find the appendices full of games and exercises invaluable. The Ultimate Improv Book is the improvisational treasure for which you've been looking!

About this title

Synopsis:

A complete improvisation curriculum in twenty-four class-length units. This comprehensive resource who shows the who, what, when, why and how of comedy improvisation. Main topics: What is improv?; Improvisational skills; Structuring; Strategies; How to start your own improvisation team. Includes many games and exercises.

About this edition

• Publisher: Christian Publishers LLC
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 1566080754
• ISBN 13: 9781566080750
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272